A memorial for the victims of piracy
Today, All Saints Day, the roads leading to the cemeteries were clogged as millions of Catholic Filipinos paid homage to their dear departed. Flowers were laid, candles lit and prayers recited. For many, it was also an occasion for a graveside family picnic. As we watched the spectacle, an odd blend of piety and merrymaking, an idea flashed in our mind: why not a memorial for those killed at sea by pirates? If the UN is erecting a new memorial for the victims of slavery, why not one for the victims of piracy? (more…)
